“Language family that includes Swahili” Crossword Clue

Why this is the answer

The word "BANTU" in English refers to the Bantu language family, which is a large and diverse group of languages spoken in various parts of Africa.

NYT Mini appearances

• Thursday, May 29, 20256-Across, answer: BANTU

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